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Russia suggests dialogue within NATO on nuclear treaty

-Europe will be first to suffer following US withdrawal from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty, Russian defense minister says

31.10.2018 Nuclear , Energy Security , General

US calls for ceasefire, peace talks in Yemen

- ‘We have got to move toward a peace effort here,’ says Defense Secretary James Mattis

31.10.2018 Energy Security , General

4-nation summit in Istanbul aims to end Syria bloodshed

- Turkish president along with his Russian, German, French counterparts discusses Syria solution in Istanbul summit

29.10.2018 Energy Security , International Relations , Turkey , Europe , Eurasia , Middle East-Africa

'Turkey will not allow any terror corridor near border'

- Ankara will never allow any step in region contrary to Turkey, says defense minister

29.10.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

Turkey to save N. Syria from ‘cruelty of terrorists’

- Like Afrin, Turkey to save other lands in northern Syria, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

27.10.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Trump orders Pentagon to cut budget by $33 billion

- Deputy defense sec. says president asks for $700B budget amid push to draw down spending

27.10.2018 Energy Security , Americas , General

Israel strikes dozens of targets in Gaza Strip

- Fighter jets, helicopters launch attack in response to rocket fire, army says

28.10.2018 Energy Security , General

Strong earthquake strikes off west coast of Greece

- Quake causes damage to some settlements in the region but no causalities reported

26.10.2018 Electricity , Energy Security , Europe

Russia’s Putin, Saudi king discuss Khashoggi issue

- Russian President Vladimir Putin, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz discuss Syria, Khashoggi issue over phone

26.10.2018 Energy Security , General

Germany stops arms exports to Saudi Arabia

- Merkel says arms exports to Riyadh cannot continue under current circumstances

22.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

Russia's Putin thanks Turkey's efforts in Syria's Idlib

- 'Turkish partners are acting tough' to fulfill the agreements, says Russian president

19.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , General

Erdogan: Turkey to remain in Idlib, help people in need

- Turkey carries burden, saves honor of international community by hosting over 4M refugees, says Turkish president

14.10.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

S-300 will not protect Iranian assets in Syria: Israel

- Russia began upgrading Syria's air-defense system last week following deadly plane shootdown

05.10.2018 Energy Security , Eurasia , General

Explosion at fuel depot north of Cairo kills 1, hurts 3

- Fire erupts after fuel tank explodes at oil-pumping warehouse in Egypt’s Qalioubiya province

05.10.2018 Energy Security

Turkey slams Greek Cyprus' unilateral 'license' move

- Turkish Foreign Ministry: Greek Cypriots' attitude behind repeated failure of Cyprus negotiations

05.10.2018 Natural Gas , Energy Security

Merkel offers qualified support for 'Jewish state'

- In Israel, German chancellor voices ‘reservations’ over recently approved ‘Jewish National Law’

05.10.2018 Energy Security

TRT World Forum discusses EU's role on global stage

- Former European commissioner for enlargement asks if EU will be exclusive or inclusive club in the future

04.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

Ethiopia appoints new project manager for Nile dam

- Kifle Horo given assignment following mysterious death of head engineer of $4.8B dam project

05.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Turkey signs declaration on drones with NATO allies

- Through initiative, NATO allies will reduce costs, decrease possible risks to human life during operations

04.10.2018 Energy Security , Turkey , Europe

S. African minister says he was fired over nuclear deal

-Nhlanhla Nene was re-appointed finance minister by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May

05.10.2018 Nuclear , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Pakistani FM hopeful on rebuilding ties with US

- Shah Mahmood Qureshi returning to Pakistan with positive outlook on bilateral relations, despite difficult past

04.10.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia

US: Pompeo holds talks with German counterpart

- Meeting tackled Syria, threats to global security and North Korea denuclearization

04.10.2018 Energy Security , General

Iran has second secret nuclear facility: Netanyahu

- Prime minister says warehouse contains ‘equipment and material from Iran’s secret nuclear weapons program'

29.09.2018 Energy Security , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

ANALYSIS - Russia seeks to increase its share in LNG market

- World's biggest natural gas exporter aims to get bigger share in global LNG market despite Western sanctions

28.09.2018 Lng/Lpg , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , International Relations , Europe , Eurasia , Americas

OPEC 'keeping bullets in holster', market to tighten: analysts

- 'Next year, we are going to see spare production capacity in globe to evaporate,' one expert tells Anadolu Agency

28.09.2018 Downstream , Energy Security , World , General

Trump thanks Turkey for helping avert Idlib assault

- 'Turkey has helped us very much with that whole situation,' says U.S. president

27.09.2018 Energy Security , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

US will eventually rejoin nuclear deal: Rouhani

- Iranian president calls U.S. withdrawal from accord a 'mistake'

27.09.2018 Nuclear , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

US removing missile systems from Middle East

- Shift to move away from conflict areas in Mideast towards Russia, China: report

27.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

No deal in 3-party Nile dam negotiations

- Ethiopian, Egyptian, and Sudanese water ministers meet to discuss multi-billion dam project being constructed on Nile

27.09.2018 Hydro , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Moscow: Israel responsible for downing of aircraft

- Russian Defense Ministry says Israel provided 'misleading information' to Russia, leading to downing of military aircraft

24.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

US’ Pompeo stresses political role of Iraq’s KRG

- Officials on phone discuss political developments, including parliament electing president and formation of new government

24.09.2018 Downstream , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Erdogan: Turkey to increase safe zones in Syria

- ‘We will not abandon Jerusalem,’ says Turkish president

24.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Greek Cypriot-Egypt gas pipeline deal 'unlawful': TRNC

- Northern Cyprus vows to take retaliatory steps together with Turkey, criticizes actors who promote unilateral move

21.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

UN chief urges full implementation of Idlib pact

- Antonio Guterres asks all parties 'to implement the agreement with a strong commitment to the protection of civilians'

21.09.2018 Energy Security , General

Germany to reduce number of troops in northern Iraq

- Defense minister says around 100 German soldiers will focus on stabilization efforts and training of local forces

18.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

US accuses Russia of defying North Korea sanctions

- 'Russian corruption is like a virus,' says US’ UN ambassador

18.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , General

Turkey, Russia agree on 'weapons-free zone' in Idlib

- Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Vladimir Putin meet in Russia's coastal city of Sochi

18.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

US welcomes efforts to reduce violence in Syria

- Assad regime offensive against densely populated Idlib province would be reckless escalation, says State Department

18.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Death toll from typhoon rises to 40 in Philippines

- Typhoon Mangkhut reduces speed, headed to China and Hong Kong

17.09.2018 Energy Security , Asia

US: Florence begins slow assault on Carolinas

- Storm downgraded to Category 2 but 'catastrophic' flooding, damage expected

14.09.2018 Downstream , Downstream , Energy Security , General

US: Florence turns south, expected to slam Carolinas

- Hurricane shaping up to be costliest storm in US history as sustained winds hit 130 miles per hour

13.09.2018 Energy Security , Americas

UN official slams US red line policy on Idlib

- "The red line is any attacks on the civilian population," says UN Syria Commission member Hanny Megally

13.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

US: Pompeo OKs ongoing military aid to Saudi coalition

- US representative Ro Khanna slams certification as a ‘farce’

13.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

US: Iran to pay for any attack on our missions in Iraq

- Washington says it will hold Tehran accountable for any attacks by Tehran’s allies that damage US facilities

12.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

UN chief says 'essential' to avoid Idlib 'bloodbath'

- Military offensive in northwestern province 'would unleash a humanitarian nightmare unlike any seen' in Syria, Guterres says

12.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

UK 'strongly' agrees with Turkey's Erdogan on Idlib

- 'We strongly agree with President Erdogan,' Karen Pierce, the UK's UN envoy says

12.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Hurricane Florence continues path to US east coast

- Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland declared states of emergencies as storm expected to hit Carolinas late Thursday

12.09.2018 Downstream , Downstream , Energy Security , Americas

UPDATE - Gunfire heard inside Libya’s national oil company

- Six perpetrators attack NOC headquarters, take hostages, Interior Ministry says

11.09.2018 Energy Security , General

'Cyberattacks in Turkey rises 3 pct in first half'

- Consumers usually do not have any kind of protection on their devices, official of Kaspersky Lab says

08.09.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

Power of Siberia gas pipeline almost complete

- Gazprom completes 93 percent of Russia-China gas pipeline that is expected to cost $20 billion

08.09.2018 Downstream , Energy Security , Asia

8 European UN members back Turkey on Idlib effort

- 'Idlib is the last remaining de-escalation zone that the Astana guarantors committed to safeguard,' says Swedish envoy

07.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

For second day in row, calm prevails in Libyan capital

- At least 66 people have been killed in clashes that erupted last month in Tripoli between rival militia groups

07.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Top US general visits Yemen

- Gen. Joseph Votel meets Yemen's chief of staff, discusses developing Yemen's coast guard, naval forces, special forces

06.09.2018 Energy Security

Turkey condemned Russia's Idlib attack: FM

- Mevlut Cavusoglu says capturing Idlib carries serious risk, would be disastrous

06.09.2018 Energy Security

Trump warns Assad against ‘recklessly attacking’ Idlib

- 'Russia and Iran would be making a grave mistake taking part in this potential human tragedy,' adds US president

04.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Libya declares state of emergency in Tripoli

- Decision comes after 38 people have been killed over clashes between rival militias

03.09.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Macron: Assad remaining in power would be 'fatal error'

- French president warns of new humanitarian crisis in Idlib province

28.08.2018 Energy Security

Turkish, American defense chiefs talk over phone

- Akar, Mattis talk about bilateral defense relations, Syria, fight against terrorism

28.08.2018 Energy Security

Iran shuts down scores of military-run companies

- Defense Minister Hatami says closure aims to reduce role of military in economic sector

27.08.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

BMW fire scandal intensifies in South Korea

- Another vehicle catches fire despite local government's action

15.08.2018 Electricity , Energy Security , Asia

Duterte: China doesn’t own airspace over disputed sea

- President’s statement in reaction to China’s recent warnings to Philippine military aircraft conducting routine patrols

15.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia

Egypt's al-Sisi meets Saudi monarch, crown prince

- Meeting is held in Saudi Arabia's planned city of Neom on Straits of Tiran

15.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile over Najran area

- Missile is reportedly fourth of its kind to be intercepted within last three days

14.08.2018 Energy Security

US: Additional steel tariffs on Turkey to begin Aug. 13

- US was top destination for Turkish steel exports in 2017

11.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Turkey , Americas

Canada plans no economic retaliation on Saudis

- Ottawa watching but sees no economic effect from kingdom’s wrath

10.08.2018 Finance , Energy Security

North Korea threatens to keep nukes

- Pyongyang insists the United States should abandon 'outdated' approach to sanctions

10.08.2018 Energy Security

'Brexit won't harm US-UK military partnership'

- ‘While Britain is leaving the EU, we are clear about our role and place in the world,' says UK defense secretary

08.08.2018 Energy Security , Europe

US defense secretary backs creation of 'space force'

- James Mattis says Pentagon, White House working to establish military branch in outer space

08.08.2018 Energy Security , Americas

White House urges N.Korea to act on denuclearization

- 'What we need is performance from North Korea on denuclearization,' National Security Advisor John Bolton says

08.08.2018 Nuclear , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

North Korea's top envoy visits Iran

- Pyongyang's foreign minister meets Tehran counterpart on same day as U.S. sanctions bite

08.08.2018 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

US defense bill goes to Trump following Senate approval

- Bill includes amendment prohibiting sale of F-35 jets to Turkey until Pentagon issues report in 90 days

02.08.2018 Energy Security , Americas

Iraq protesters prevented from storming petrol facility

- Demonstrators in southern Basra province reiterate demands for more jobs and improved public services

02.08.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

NATO Europe commander to visit Turkey on Wednesday

- Visit by Gen. Curtis Scaparotti, NATO’s supreme allied commander Europe, to reportedly focus on Syria

31.07.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

Turkey slams support for Greek Cypriot unilateralism

- Turkey urges countries not to support Greek Cypriot side ignoring inalienable rights of Turkish Cypriots to natural resources

31.07.2018 Natural Gas , Energy Security , Turkey

Turkey calls US threatening language ‘unacceptable’

- Chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, National Security Council blasts US threatening Turkey over Pastor Brunson case

31.07.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

Korean generals meet for North-South military talks

- Seoul and Pyongyang take another step towards reducing tensions

31.07.2018 Energy Security , Asia

Turkey, US complete another round of patrols in Manbij

- Patrols are being conducted in line with deal reached between Ankara and Washington

29.07.2018 Energy Security , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

US to provide $200 million in security aid to Ukraine

- Move is a reaffirmation of longstanding defense ties between the two countries, Pentagon says

21.07.2018 Energy Security , International Relations , Eurasia , Americas

Erdogan meets leaders on sidelines of NATO summit

- Turkish president holds series of meetings with French, Italian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Azerbaijani and Bosnian leaders

13.07.2018 Energy Security , Europe

Libyan oil firm resumes exports following 1-week hiatus

- Italian ambassador hails move, calling it 'evidence that Libyans can work together’

12.07.2018 Oil , Downstream , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Saudi king ‘optimistic’ on Afghan peace prospects

- King Salman makes assertion at Saudi-hosted conference on war-torn Afghanistan’s future

12.07.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Putin, Netanyahu meet in Moscow

- Russian president, Israeli PM discuss situation in Syria, Iran’s military presence in war-torn country

12.07.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Eurasia , Middle East-Africa

NATO to ‘monitor’ ballistic missile threat to Turkey

- NATO summit starts; 29 attending NATO heads of state, governments will make important decisions on future of alliance

12.07.2018 Energy Security , Europe

Turkey, US agree on clearing Syrian regions of PKK

-After Manbij, other regions of Syria will be liberated from PKK/YPG terror group, says Turkish foreign minister

06.07.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , General

Iran prepared to remain in 2015 nuke deal without US

- Tehran is ready to stay in landmark nuclear deal as long as its interests are guaranteed, president says

05.07.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Syrian opposition, Russia fail to agree on cease-fire

- Syrian armed opposition and Russian officials met in Daraa

05.07.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Azerbaijan to fix electricity blackout soon

- Explosion at Mingacevir power station causes blackout on Tuesday, presidential office says

05.07.2018 Electricity , Energy Security

US: Turkish pilots to soon begin F-35 jet training

- Pentagon ‘does not comment on proposed legislation], says in reference to Senate's opposition

03.07.2018 Energy Security

Libyan oil firm halts exports from Haftar-held seaports

- Forces loyal to military commander Khalifa Haftar recently captured some of Libya’s most oil-rich areas

03.07.2018 Oil , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Turkey concerned over transfer of Libyan oil fields

- Move risks disrupting efforts towards peace, consensus and stability, says Turkish Foreign Ministry

30.06.2018 Energy Security , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Libya: Haftar-led forces fully liberate Derna

- Forces led by commander Khalifa Haftar earlier recaptured two key ports in Libya's strategic oil crescent region

29.06.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Saudi intercepts Houthi missile targeting oil facility

- Yemeni rebels target Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia’s Asir region

20.06.2018 Oil , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Uzbekistan starts direct negotiations with Taliban

- Uzbek Foreign Ministry says country has contacted Taliban in order to organize direct negotiations with Afghanistan

20.06.2018 Energy Security , Asia

Libya political party maintains neutrality in oil fight

- Justice and Construction Party refrains from taking sides in ongoing fight over strategic ‘oil crescent’

20.06.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Pentagon halts major military drill with South Korea

- Decision follows Trump's pledge to end military drill during Singapore summit

19.06.2018 Energy Security , Asia

Turkey to build third nuclear power plant: Erdogan

- Erdogan replies to questions of Turkish youths in social media broadcast

19.06.2018 Nuclear , Energy Security , Turkey

Israel arrests ex-minister suspected of spying for Iran

- Former Energy Minister Gonen Segev spied for Tehran, Israel’s Shin Bet security agency says

19.06.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Kim Jong-un to visit US, denuclearize gradually

- North Korea's state media offers Pyongyang's view of historic Singapore summit

13.06.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Asia , General

Turkey launches anti-terror ops in Qandil, Sinjar

- Turkish warplanes destroyed 14 important targets, says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

12.06.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

US sanctions new Russian entities over cyberattacks

- Those Blacklisted 'have directly contributed to improving Russia’s cyber and underwater capabilities', Treasury Dept. says

12.06.2018 Energy Security , Americas

US ready for Manbij-focused roadmap with Turkey: Mattis

- Secretary of State Jim Mattis also says military implementation will be discussed this week

12.06.2018 Energy Security

Turkey neutralizes over 4,600 terrorists in Afrin: Erdogan

- Turkey's president says there is now peace and security in the region

12.06.2018 Energy Security , Turkey

KRG hands over 853 suspected Daesh members to Baghdad

- Suspects handed over in last eight months, says Kurdish Regional Government official

12.06.2018 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

No agreement for UN force in eastern Ukraine

- 'Normandy format' negotiations in Berlin could not bridge differences between Ukraine and Russia

12.06.2018 Energy Security , Europe

Turkey's armored vehicles to debut in Paris fair

- Leading defense industry manufacturer BMC will exhibit its vehicles in Eurosatory Fair in France

11.06.2018 Energy Security

Saudi prince launches country's 1st nuke plant project

Russia suggests dialogue within NATO on nuclear treaty

Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant breaks ground

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

Asian Dev. Bank to loan $500M to Bangladesh power plant

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

Turkey's electricity consumption grows 6% in October

EBRD completely closes door on coal financing

China: 22 workers trapped in coal mine explosion

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

Russian Severstal reports 8.7% drop in 3Q18 results

Eni, Total, Sonatrach partner to explore oil in Algeria

Shell adds new, deep-water production in Brazil

Total, Sonatrach sign gas, petrochemical deals

Total announces major gas find offshore UK

Total, ADNOC to explore gas in Abu Dhabi

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

UK announces new measures to back shale gas exploration

Support for shale fracking drops in UK

Turkey's gas imports fall by 24% in August

EU, Iran to establish mechanism to ease trade: Rouhani

Turkey's LPG imports fall 5.1% year on year in July

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

Saudi Aramco, ADNOC sign gas, LNG cooperation deal

Saudi Aramco aims to buy Arctic LNG-2 stake

Poland's PGNiG signs 24-year LNG contract with Cheniere

Algerian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on Sun. Nov. 11

Eni, Total, Sonatrach partner to explore oil in Algeria

Eni makes new oil discovery in offshore Norway

Shell adds new, deep-water production in Brazil

Eni acquires new oil exploration rights in Mozambique

Brent oil rises above $71 for week beginning Nov. 12

Brent falls to $69 due to uptick in US crude stock

Ankara, Baku boost strategic ties with STAR refinery

Dropouts mount for Saudi prince's investment conference

S. Arabia's Yanbu chosen for crude to chemicals complex

TechnipFMC inks $1 bln. deal to expand Egypt's refinery

Saudi Aramco signs 15 agreements worth over $34 billion

Ankara, Baku boost strategic ties with STAR refinery

Israel bans fuel shipments into Gaza

More Qatari fuel allowed into Gaza for sole power plant

Norway mandates 0.5 percent biofuel for airlines

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

GE Renewable Energy's LM wind unit opens tech center

Poland commits to boost onshore, offshore wind energy

Orsted’s profit up 14 percent in first nine months of 2018

Vestas awarded 148 MW wind project in South Africa

Lightsource BP signs 25 MW solar contracts in US

Hyundai, Kia reveal solar charging system for vehicles

Enel starts construction of 127 MW solar plants in Spain

US to provide up to $53 million for advance solar tech.

Egypt says seeks ‘non-fragile’ deal on Ethiopia dam

Hydro produces majority of Norway's electricity in Aug.

No deal in 3-party Nile dam negotiations

Statkraft to invest $1.2 bln in renewables until 2025

Turkerler to invest up to $1B. in Manisa's geothermal

US funds $4.45M for geothermal zonal isolation research

Finnish Neste's profit increases to €277 mln. in 2Q18

US to invest $3.6M in geothermal energy technology

Istanbul Airport, 'world's new hub,' officially opened

Turkey scans potential areas for mineral resources

India's renewables to supply 13% of power in 5 years

Turkish firm produces smallest home heating unit

Turkish firm to lay 750 km power line in Afghanistan

South Africa joins International Energy Agency family

Pakistan, China agree to trade in yuan

EBRD completely closes door on coal financing

Brent oil rises to over $81 for week beginning Oct. 15

Turkish Central Bank reserves total $100.7B in July

Turkish stocks rise over 1.6 pct at close

Turkish, Qatari central banks ink currency swap deal

Turkey’s energy watchdog imposes $1.2 million fine

Turkey's EMRA ups max-limit of gas distribution regions

Border tax would make US less competitive: Chevron CEO

Volkswagen pleads guilty in emissions scandal

UK regulator offers price cap on gas, electricity bills

EU light bulb rules will allow household energy savings

$23B for Turkey's elec. privatization in past 10 yrs

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